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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology enable learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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